Combined Techiques
WINNER: Sarens NV
Sarens replaced the old Emile Hammerl bridge at Bettembourg railway station in Luxembourg with a new curved steel bowstring structure, debuting its CS250 tilting system. Manoeuvring massive sections through power cables without removing them, Sarens set a new benchmark in bridge installation, demonstrating engineering excellence, innovation and problem solving.
FINALIST: Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation Co.
Hareket transported and installed a 430-ton stator at Türkiye’s Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, lifting it 18m in a confined space. Using advanced engineering techniques like Hareket Modular Tower System (HMTS), Hareket Hydraulic Gantry System (HHGS), Hareket Strand Jack (HSJ) and custom supports, they ensured precise execution, showcasing expertise in complex heavy lifting operations.
FINALIST: KAHL & JANSEN GmbH
Ultraheavy components (generator: 365 tonnes, flywheel: 182 tonnes, transformer: 382 tonnes) for the Würgassen substation in southern Weserbergland, Germany were transported via road and pontoon by Kahl & Jansen. This multimodal transport and subsequent installation in the substation was a special project due to the demanding logistical and technical challenges.
FINALIST: SENN AG
The Astra Bridge, a 1250 tonne mobile bridge developed by Marti-SENN, maintains motorway traffic during road works. It showcases Swiss engineering innovation and has attracted global attention from over 30 countries. SENN AG handled the entire logistics, including assembly and disassembly, overcoming tight deadlines and difficult working conditions.
